Public Protection Officer

Job Description

Job Title : Public Protection Officer
Job Category : Security
Location : London Borough of Havering
Hours Per Week : 36.00
Start Date : Immediate start
Start Time : 08:00
End Time : 17:30
Salary: £24.00

We are looking for an experienced Private Sector Housing Enforcement Officer.
Duties will include:
• Responding to disrepair complaints
• Conducting HMO inspections
• Investigating suspected unlicensed properties
• Cladding remediation for high rise buildings

Mandatory: HHSRS qualified, full drivers licence, own vehicle and business insurance. Experience serving notices under the Housing Act 2004.
Desirable: Registered Environmental Health Practitioner

Job Context:

1. The post holder reports to a Public Protection Manager
2. The post holder does not have any line management responsibility.
3. The post holder will carry out casework within specific technical areas.
4. The post holder will be required to work 36 hours per week some of which will be required to be outside of business hours based on the demands of the service.
5. The post holder is responsible for ordering and maintaining equipment and protective clothing available to assist in the duties of the post.

Experience

1. Experience of successfully managing a multi-disciplined enforcement caseload.
2. Experience of successfully working within varied Public Protection Services.
3. Experience of effectively working with key stakeholders and clients such as members, residents, external agencies, business partners and the private sector.
4. A high level of achievement in meeting statutory duties, attaining legal compliance and enforcement work through to successful prosecution.
5. Experience of supporting the delivery of projects from inception to completion.
6. Experience of the use of ICT, the MS Windows operating system, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Project, MS Powerpoint, GIS, Instant Messages, App’s and tools for mobile working.
7. Experience of ordering products and equipment to support own work, ensuring appropriate records are kept for audit purposes.
8. Experience of working through the democratic process including reporting to committees, forums and strategic groups.
9. Experience in supporting the implementation and maintenance of quality management systems.
10. Experience of cross authority working.
11. Experience of supporting change and transformation.

Qualifications

1. Degree, diploma or relevant academic or professional qualification (or equivalent) essential.
2. Membership of a relevant professional organisation desired.

Working conditions/circumstances

1. Required to work outside of core hours on a pre-arranged basis.
2. Ability to work individually and as part of a team.
3. Current driving license.